D is for Democracy

What does the word inauguration mean in this sentence? At the inauguration, the new president took the oath of office.

• a feeling or people have

• a formal ceremony

• last day in office

• an informal meeting

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

What is a synonym for convention in this sentence? The farmers had a convention in the fall.

• harvest

• graduation

• meeting

• disagreement

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

What does the word jury mean in this sentence? The jury listened closely to the facts.

• people who make court decisions

• a group of people

• according to the law

• a detailed plan

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

What does the word mint most likely mean in this sentence? People like to visit the national mint.

• a park with a lot of open space

• a building with a lot of pictures

• a large area with a lot of stores

• a place where money is made

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

What does the word organize mean in this sentence? Some students will organize a music club.

• ask the teacher for permission

• work together for a goal

• walk far to raise money

• explain to their parents about

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

Immigrants come to America to

• worry less

• live in peace

• express their own opinions

• find a better life

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.6

The first Congress met in

• Philadelphia.

• New York.

• Washington

• Texas.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

When is the Oath of Office given?

• in the Senate

• at the inauguration

• in the House of Representatives

• on Election Day

Who is the First Lady?

• a cartoon character

• a member of the Senate

• the president's wife

• the chief judge

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

What are the author’s purposes in writing this selection?

• to inform and entertain

• entertain and persuade

• persuade and inform

• express an opinion and inform

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CCSS.RI.2.6